Can't find a bore "cable pull" - any ideas

[paradox998]

I am probably not using the the correct term for this, but I hope you can correct me and direct me. I use a flexible stainless steel cable covered with clear plastic and brass fittings at both ends to clean my AR's. The cable pull came with an OTIS cleaning kit. The one I have has a swivel fitting at the end where the brushes or jags attach so the brushes rotate with the rifling in the barrel.

I recently purchased a CZ 452 target rifle and would like to use a cable pull on it but I can't seem to find this item. My AR kit is in New York and I am in Florida, so I can't use the one I have and don't want to spend $50 a new OTIS kit since I only need the cable. Any ideas where these can be purchased?

Is there a reason that theses are no a good idea to use? Sure seem convenient and easy to store.

 

[fixyurgun]

Is there any reason not to make one out of coated steel fishing leader with a line swivel on one end & a sinker on the other ? Just an idea. Jim

 

[ACORN]

Why not just buy a Boresnake?

 

[paradox998]

bore snakes and cable pull

I like the cable pull for initial cleaning. I can add a brush, jag, pull, etc. I try to get the worst of the crud out and then bore snake. I guess I could get a second bore snake and use one for the initial cleaning and the second for final cleaning. Question - is the brush built into the boresnake as good and a separate brush?

 

[Green Lantern]

You could just buy an Otis "Micro Kit," either from a local dealer or online if all else failed. Just comes with the cable, small tube of solvent, patches, brush and slotted tip appropriate for the caliber.

 

[W.E.G.]

Why are you brush-scrubbing a .22 rimfire rifle?

 

[paradox998]

should I not brush scrub a rimfire?

I assumed that I need to clean the rimfire like i do my ARs. Am I wrong? Should I not use a bore brush on a rimfire? Any advice is welcome.

 

[dfariswheel]

There's a lot of debate on cleaning or not cleaning the .22 LR bore.

Some target shooters NEVER clean the bore, except at the end of the season before storing it away.
In most cases, it's not necessary to brush a .22 bore UNLESS it's leading up, in which case you probably should be looking for a different brand of ammo.

In my case, since I live in a damp area, I PULL a one-piece stainless cleaning rod through the bore with a patch soaked in bore solvent, then dry and pull a patch soaked with CLP Breakfree through to prevent corrosion.

 

[W.E.G.]

I agree with the idea of preventing rust.

I use a length of insulated copper wire from a spool I bought at Radio Shack to snag a patch with CLP on it. I drag that patch through the bore to be sure the rust demons are kept away.

You can clean the chamber with a Q-Tip.

Use a dental pick, Q-Tips, an a can of compressed air, to clean the breech area.

I never use a brush in the bore of my .22 rimfire guns.

 

[Encoreman]

You can take a piece of weedeater string .095 heat up 1 end and take an empty 22 hull and mold the hot end to fit. cut a foot longer than the barrel, cut other end at 45 degree and thread a patch on it. You can take this in your pocket, just thread on seveal patches and use when needed. Mac

 

[ACORN]

Many NEVER clean a .22 until accuracy falls off.

 

[rcmodel]

If you simply must clean it, use a solvent soaked Bore-Snake with the copper scrubber removed.

At least it will do no harm to the fine CZ barrel.

rcmodel

 

[Joe Mamma]

A lot of 22 shooters (including myself) use this product:

http://patchworm.com/patchworm.html

Joe Mamma

 

[paradox998]

Thanks for all the great advice. I have not done a lot of 22 target practice and this is my first 22 rifle. I would have assumed that 22 were the same as other guns and have cleaned the life out if it each time I shot it.

 

[dfariswheel]

I'd be extremely careful with any type of pull throughs, ESPECIALLY home made ones.

The reason the military stopped using the old "thong and brush" cleaners was the cord would break, leaving the bore blocked and no way to get it out.
Same thing can happen these days. If the pull through breaks, you'll have to hope a good gunsmith can extract it without damaging the bore.

Nothing cleans as safely and thoroughly as a good coated or stainless steel one-piece cleaning rod.

 

[Ifishsum]

Nothing cleans as safely and thoroughly as a good coated or stainless steel one-piece cleaning rod.

I have to agree with that. I also do not brush my .22LR barrels, and I only pull a patch through them if I feel like accuracy is falling off. Otherwise I leave them be. I do clean the action and chamber after each shooting session though.

The .22LR differs from your AR in that it shoots a lubricated lead bullet at relatively low velocity. The coating of bullet lubricant in the barrel is beneficial, and cleaning will remove it.